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F412 HGU

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 HGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 49,933 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 40,876 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 38,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 38,261 miles

n/s/r tyre is heavily cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,303 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,535 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,467 miles

noted knocking nosie from o/s/f suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

noted knocking nosie from o/s/f suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,037 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 35,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

front no. plate cracked.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,191 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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F412 HGU is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F412 HGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F412 HGU registered?

F412 HGU is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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